Teen Orthodontics
For teens, treatment time typically ranges from one to three years, depending upon the growth of the patient’s mouth and face, and the severity of the problem. Patients grow at different rates and will respond variously to orthodontic treatment, so the time to case completion may differ from the original estimate. The patient’s diligent use of any prescribed rubber bands is an important factor in achieving the most efficient treatment.
Interceptive, or early treatment procedures, may take as few as six months.